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FN04 HYM

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HYM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Coil Springs Corroded.

Slight Pitting To Rear Brake Discs.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,174 miles

centre wheel caps fitted rear

under engine panel fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2009 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre wheel caps fitted

under engine panel fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,254 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 64,205 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,391 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 49,721 miles

n/s front fog light missing.

How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?

Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
4,292
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 568
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 226
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FN04 HYM is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN04 HYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN04 HYM registered?

FN04 HYM is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is FN04 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN04 HYM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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